Turn your family hangout into a comfy and cozy—but still beautiful—space with these designer ideas.

Go Lighter

Go Lighter

You don't have to be restricted when designing a space so it's kid-proof. "Everyone thinks a family room needs to have dark upholstery because it's where the kids hang out, but I didn't want to go too far with this camel color," designer Pat Healing says of the family room in Scarsdale, New York. The cushions of the U-shaped sectional are covered in Holland & Sherry's Rive Gauche Mohair.

Multipurpose Space

Multipurpose Space

This Manhattan apartment's family room is an extension of the kitchen and serves as a TV room and breakfast area. Designer Faye Cone integrated antiques into her built-in storage unit, which incorporates the door of an old painted cupboard. "It holds linen, china, silver, the TV, and a liquor cabinet. Space is so tight in New York you can't live without built-ins, but at the same time you don’t to feel like you’re in a ship," Cone says.